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The Mobius Machine

The Mobius Machine

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Released

Release Date: March 1, 2024

Action, Science Fiction, Platformers, Metroidvania, Indie Games, 2.5D, Side-scroll, Singleplayer

A metroidvania action platformer from the authors of Dawn of Man and Planetbase. The Mobius Machine offers an industrial sci-fi world. Our character is very mobile, being able to run, jump on platforms, climb, glide or dive. We use different firearms to kill enemies.

6.3

OpenCritic

8.4

Steam

6.2

Users

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The Mobius Machine is a metroidvania game, created in the form of an action platformer. The game was developed by the independent studio Madruga Works, whose portfolio includes such projects as Planetbase and Dawn of Man.

Mechanics

In The Mobius Machine we watch the action from the side. The game takes us to the science fiction universe, specifically to the industrial moon of Isolaria. During the game, we discover its secrets, looking for a way to escape.

The adventure leads us through various locations, among which we will find a spaceship graveyard, mining areas, or submerged forests. Individual locations are connected with each other, together creating a kind of labyrinth. The character we control is very mobile, so we can not only run, jump on platforms and avoid traps and terrain obstacles, but also climb walls, dive and glide.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Madruga Works

Publisher: Madruga Works

Age restrictions: 12+

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for The Mobius Machine Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for The Mobius Machine Video Game.

6.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 20% of Critics. There are 8 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Metro GameCentral: 7 / 10 by Nick Gillett

A polished, beautifully rendered Metroidvania with a huge map, plenty of upgrades, and moments of intense frustration.

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God is a Geek: 6 / 10 by Lyle Carr

The Mobius Machine is a fine Metroidvania with an emphasis on sci-fi shooting, but its map issues and weak upgrades drag it down.

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Entertainment Geekly: 3 / 5 by Luis Alvaro

In the grand scheme of things, it's a solid addition to the Metroidvania pantheon.

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84%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (410)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Visuals and Audio: The game features beautiful graphics with a distinct art style and high-quality audio, creating an immersive atmosphere that captures the feeling of exploring an alien world.
  • Exploration: The game emphasizes free-form exploration, with a sprawling map that encourages players to uncover secrets and hidden paths.
  • Boss Fights: Many players found the boss encounters to be fun, engaging, and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: The controls are generally smooth, with a fluid movement system and various unique abilities that enhance traversal and combat.
  • Build Diversity: Players noted a good variety of weapons and upgrades that allow for different playstyles.

The main cons of the game

  • Repetitive Environments: Many reviewers criticized the lack of variety in the game’s environments, stating that areas felt too similar, leading to a sense of monotony as players progressed.
  • Tedious Combat: Regular enemy encounters were often described as tedious and frustrating, with many enemies acting as "bullet sponges" that made combat feel less engaging.
  • Navigation Issues: The map design was frequently mentioned as confusing, with a lack of direction and few fast travel points, resulting in excessive backtracking and aimless wandering.
  • Difficulty Spikes: Some players found certain bosses and sections to be overly difficult, leading to frustration, especially due to long runbacks after dying.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Improved Fast Travel Options: Many players expressed a desire for more fast travel points to alleviate the tedium of backtracking across the large map.
  • Better Map Functionality: Users noted that the map could be improved with more visible objectives, clearer markers for unexplored areas, and the ability to place multiple types of markers.
  • More Enemy and Boss Variety: A common request was for a greater variety of enemy types and more complex boss mechanics to enhance combat diversity and challenge.
  • Story and Lore: Players felt the game lacked a compelling narrative or deeper lore, which could have added more engagement to the exploration experience.

Summary

  • Overall, "The Mobius Machine" received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its artistic design and exploration mechanics, while others were frustrated by its repetitive gameplay and navigation challenges.

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6.2

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